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Diagnostic Radiology

Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Ocala, FL · Saint Augustine, FL · Daytona Beach, FL … · Florida, Georgia

Summary

Dr. Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez, MD is a radiologist at 1818 SW 15th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471. Phone: (787) 671-4557. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez had 1,963 Original Medicare patients and 3,579 services. NPI 1609152701. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,963 Original Medicare patients and 3,579 services for Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez's NPI number?
1609152701. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,963
Services billed to Medicare3,579
Different services or procedures112
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)826 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)361 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)170 services
  4. Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)122 services
  5. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)119 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Chronic kidney disease45%
  • Diabetes43%

Hospitals where Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo R. Rivera Fernandez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc883 clinicians in the group
  • St Francis Physician Practices LLC222 clinicians in the group
  • Radiology Imaging Associates LLC190 clinicians in the group
  • Danville Physician Practices LLC177 clinicians in the group
  • East Cooper Physician Group LLC136 clinicians in the group
  • DLP Twin County Physician Practices LLC118 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Ocala

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609152701
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians